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Ship Report: Cruising the Norwegian Fjords on the Costa Atlantica

In the spirit of balance of harmony, it takes both a great itinerary and a great ship to equal a great travel experience. Atlantica's Norwegian route and ship-board atmosphere make a…

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What's New: An Online Update for Frommer's Seville, Granada & Andalusia

There is no time like the present to visit southern Spain, especially because tour companies are offering some of the most affordable packages to the region and to Costa del Sol.

Article / Air Travel

Flight Check: Toronto to New York City on Porter

Canadian friendliness, easy access to flights, and decent prices are making Porter a leader on Toronto to U.S. flights.

Article / Air Travel

If You're Nice, Maybe You'll Get a Seat Next to Santa

Go on. Ask your airline for a favor. While you're at it, see whether your hotel will offer you a suite for the price of a standard room. The answer could be yes.

Article / Outdoor & Adventure

6 Basic Survival Tips for Safely Getting In and Out of the Wild

With some simple precautions we can greatly enhance our safety in the backcountry and increase the odds of successfully confronting dire situations.

Article / Outdoor & Adventure

Putting a Little Bit of Wilderness Back in the Park System

Many of the most iconic units in the U.S. National Park System have no official wilderness designations, despite embracing thousands of acres of eligible acreage. Why not?

Article / Hotels

Renovation Regrets: 6 Questions to Ask Before Staying at a New Hotel

Newly refurbished hotel rooms don't always live up to guests' expectations. What should you ask before you stay in a remodeled hotel? Here's what the experts have to say.

Article / Cruise

Travel Troubleshooter: An All-Inclusive Hotel That Wasn't

Our reader makes a pre-cruise hotel reservation through Celebrity at an all-inclusive that is anything but. Although it's the cruise line's fault, they won't help. Isn't she entitled…

Article / Food and Drink

7 Places to Eat: Miami's Floribbian and Nuevo Latino Specialities

With more than 6,000 restaurants, the Miami metro area tends to stump diners -- it isn't a question of where so much as which. Where to begin?

Article / Local Experiences

Photo Slideshow: Green New Zealand

New Zealand is conscious that its purity both draws tourists and is threatened by their increasing numbers; the country is eager to build on sustainability programs to prepare for the…

Article / Air Travel

A Holiday Survival Guide: 5 Things You Absolutely Must Know

The upcoming travel season will be different than past ones in several important ways. You need more than promises of warm fuzzies. You need a survival guide.

Article / Air Travel

Washington Trade Groups Want Their Piece of Pie in the Sky

What kind of law would really improve your travel experience next year? Here's what the industry trade groups want you to believe.

Article / Travelers with Disabilities

The Able Traveler: San Francisco's Cultural Treats for Wheelers and Slow Walkers

At first glance, San Francisco doesn't appear to be the best choice for wheelchair-users and slow walkers; after all, wheelchairs and hills just don't mix. But appearances can de…

Article / Cruise

Scenic Explorations in Norwegian Waters and Cities

Of my nearly 100 cruises over the past 15 years, there is a handful that have really stood out above the rest. One was a cruise I took with my family last summer aboard the 'Costa…

Article / Local Experiences

Travel Troubleshooter: No Refund for the Wrong Chichen-Itza Tour

Our reader pays Gray Line for an overnight tour to Chichen-Itza, but when she arrives she's given a day trip. Now the operator is refusing to refund the difference between the tours.

Article / Family & Kids

Holiday Getaways With Kids: Happenings Across the United States

With most children around the country enjoying nearly two full weeks of school holidays, families are increasingly using the break as a chance for a getaway. Here's a look at what's…

Article / Arts and Culture

Quick Guide to Galleries Galore & More in Williamsburg, Brooklyn

Bedford Avenue's boutique shops, restaurants and cafés, and art galleries are an excellent alternative to the chain outfits that blanket Manhattan. Here are some suggestions for the…

Article / Hotels

Ask the Family Travel Expert: How to Stay in an Irish Castle, Lighthouse, or Manor

For a family trip to Ireland next summer, one family is looking for one place to stay for one week. They hate the idea of having to unpack and repack every day, and would like to find…

Article / Hotels

Nakation, Anyone? 5 Reasons to Bare All on Your Next Vacation

Would you consider baring everything on your next vacation? Here are five reasons that may make the less encumbered escape more attractive next time around.

Article / Air Travel

London's Best Bargains: Saving Money on Your Family Trip

With London's surprise tumble from number 2 to number 19 in the list of the world's most expensive cities and the dollar generally strong (compared to recent years, at least) against…

Article / Local Experiences

Market Report: Eat Your Way Through Madrid for Less

When time (and money) is of the essence, shopping at the city's public markets provides a delicious alternative to more expensive sit-down meals at restaurants.

Article / Travelers with Disabilities

The Able Traveler: Whistler Ramps Up for the Paralympic Games

Whistler's improvements are good news for disabled travelers, as most access upgrades remain intact after the both the 2010 Winter Olympics and Paralympics.

Article / Air Travel

Why the Transportation Security Administration Likes to Keep You Guessing

Shoes on, or off? Laptop computer in the bag, or on the conveyor belt? And tickets: middle name, middle initial or just first and last? Why the confusion may be good for you (but is…

Article / Outdoor & Adventure

Helping Out in Blue Ridge and Yosemite National Parks

No matter how wonderful you think the National Park Service is, the agency can always use a helping hand. And, thankfully, there are groups ready to extend that helping hand.

Article / Outdoor & Adventure

Bringing Science Back to U.S. National Parks

The appointment of a National Park Service science advisor is a new role for the agency, and one that more than a few folks hope will broaden the Park Service's focus on science.